SUNDAY MASSES TIMES WEEKDAY MASS TIMES The Partnered Parishes of All public celebrations of Mass All public celebrations of Mass are restricted to 10 people only are restricted to 10 people only St. Gabriel, Reservoir in addition to the priest, server, reader(s), musicians. in addition to the priest, server, reader(s), musicians. and Entry by ticket only to allow the recording of the names Entry by ticket only to allow the recording of the names of those present to monitor Covid-19 virus. of those present to monitor Covid-19 virus. St Stephen of Hungary, East Reservoir Sat. 6 p.m.Vigil St Stephen’s from 30 May ST GABRIEL’S: Tues., Thurs., & Fri. at 9 a.m. Parish Priest: Fr. Shane Hoctor Sun. 8:30 a.m. St Stephen’s cancelled at present 8:30 a.m. St Gabriel’s cancelled at present ST STEPHEN’S: Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. 10 a.m. St Gabriel’s (ticket entry only) St Gabriel’s 17.05.2020 1 Viola Street, Reservoir, 3073 SACRAMENT OF PENANCE FERIALS, FEASTS & INTENTIONS— (Confessions) 6a Domenica Orario sante messe feriali During times of Exposition in each church. Ph: 9460 6036 / 9460 9634 di Pasqua Email: [email protected] BAPTISMS Mon. 6th week of Easter NO MASS Website: www.stgabrielsreservoir.org In the Risen Lord, his disciples were confronted by God’s St Gabriel’s final achievement in a transformed creation. The over- Tues. 6th week of Easter Parish Secretaries: 1st & 3rd Sundays of the month at 11:30 a.m. whelming and mysterious nature of this experience - an Intention: Sr Maureen Mitchell SGS-Rec. Dec’d. Bookings 94606036. Mrs Gracie Forde encounter that involved every level of their being - is re- Covid-19 restrictions apply - 10 family/guests only. Mr Hung Chau flected in the various passages of the gospels that attempt Wed. 6th week of Easter to communicate it. On the surface, the symbolic imagery Intention: Sr Janet Colbourne SGS-Rec. Dec’d. and circumstantial detail they use are difficult to reconcile. MARRIAGES Office Hours: Mon. & Tues. 8:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m. Beneath the surface, however, they have a remarkable by prior arrangement Thurs. 6th week of Easter unity: against all expectations they know the Jesus who (at least six months notice is required. Intention: Sr Patricia Conerford SGS -Rec. Dec’d. Fri: 8 a.m.—3 p.m. has been so long in their company, triumphant in his hu- No Sunday weddings.) manity over death; he greets them generously, and initi- Covid-19 restrictions apply. Fri. 6th week of Easter St Gabriel’s Parish Primary School: ates a new relationship with them that they find challeng- Intention: 237 Spring Street, Reservoir ing; he entrusts them with a mission to the whole world, EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Learning, Life and Faith! announcing the forgiveness of sins and the gift of the Holy Sat. 6th week of Easter NO MASS 90 Years Strong! Spirit. Wednesday 10-11 a.m. St Stephen’s Intention: Today, our Easter liturgy aims to awaken in us the recogni- Friday 9:30 - 12 Noon St Gabriel’s Ph: 9469 3513 tion that we too are called to share in this mission - Restrictions apply: through the gift of Christ’s own Spirit. In our gospel reading 10 people only to be present at any time during Exposition. Email: [email protected] from John, ‘Advocate’ translates the word, ‘paraclete’, Principal: Mr Mark Miatello used several times in this gospel. This term indicates far TODAY’S MASS Secretary: Mrs Enza Torcasio more than one who will speak for us when we are on trial. It signifies someone who will stand by us whatever our need - our ‘champion’ we could say. The work of the Spirit First Reading: Acts 8:5-8, 14-17 After Philip had brought Christ’s saving message to the people of a is clearly expressed in the words of Jesus: ‘I will not leave Samaritan town, Peter and John confirmed them with the gift of the Spirit. you orphans, he says, ‘I will come back to you’. He will be present, however, in a new way, as his own Spirit leads Psalm Response: Let all the earth cry out to God with joy. St Stephen’s the faith-filled community in a fuller understanding of all that he said and did. 71 Whitelaw Street, Reservoir East, 3073 This union with the Saviour, through his Spirit, is to be far more than a comforting spiritual union. ‘If you love me you Second Reading: 1 Peter 3:15-18 Peter exhorts us to be faithful witnesses to our hope in Christ, albeit Ph: 9460 6036 / 9460 9634 will keep my commandments’, he says. What are these that it will probably mean that we will have to suffer with him. Email: [email protected] commandments? Immediately before the passage select- ed for our liturgy, Jesus has spoken of the ‘works’ that will Parish Secretary: be a sign of true belief in him. In the tradition that gave us Gospel Acc.: Alleluia, alleluia! Mrs Gracie Forde John’s gospel, we know, all is summed up in a single com- All who love me will keep my words, mandment, ‘Love one another, as I have loved you’. The and my Father will love them and we will come to them. Office: Spirit will lead us into the fullness of truth and life brought Alleluia! Please contact St Gabriel’s Parish Office. by the Risen Lord, as we give ourselves to practical love and service. In our reading from Acts we see the first Christian commu- Gospel Reading: John 17:1-11 St Stephen of Hungary Primary School: nity taking up the mission they have received. Philip, one At the Last Supper Jesus reassures the disciples that he will not leave them orphans, 71 Whitelaw Street, Reservoir East of its seven ‘deacons’ - remembering, no doubt, the exam- but will send them the Spirit, so that they may always remain united Where every child counts! ple of Jesus - takes the Good News of reconciliation to the with him and the Father. Ph: 9460 3566 Samaritans, the hated enemies of old Israel. It was through the leadership of the apostles, this incident shows, Email: [email protected] that the Spirit built up the Church’s communion of love and NEXT SUNDAY—DOMENICA PROSSIMA service. Principal: Mr Richard Keele If our union with the Risen Lord must find a practical ex- The Ascension of the Lord—L’ascensione del Signore Secretary: Mrs Gracie Forde pression, it is certainly, Peter tells us in his letter, a most Acts 1:1-11; Ephesians 1:17-23 ; Matthew 28:16-20 personal bond: ‘Reverence the Lord Christ in your hearts’ he tells us, and then your lives will bring true blessings to THE PARTNERED PARISHES of St Gabriel’s and St Ste- those around you. The Parishes of St Gabriel, Reservoir and St Stephen, East Reservoir, are committed to upholding and implementing the Privacy Principles set phen of Hungary are committed to the care, wellbeing and out in the 2001 legislation of the Commonwealth and Victorian Governments. A copy of the Parishes’ Privacy Policy is available to any Parishion- protection of children, young people and vulnerable people in John Thornhill sm er by contacting the respective Parish Offices. our community. The Emmaus Series at www.theemmausseries.com GENERAL MEETINGS, EVENTS, NEWS & HUMOUR PARISHES’ INFORMATION PLEASE PLACE THE ATTACHED TIMETABLE ST STEPHEN’S SCHOOL ENROLMENTS— WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - Copies are availa- OF MASSES AND DEVOTIONS ON YOUR FRIDGE, Dates for your Diary ’Every Day is Open Day’. If you know of any ble on the presbytery veranda. Please take one OR ANOTHER PROMINENT PLACE, family who has a child ready for school please for yourself and for your neighbours. let them know about us and encourage them to FOR EASY REFERENCE! Copies of La Messa Festiva for each Sunday Because of the restrictions to contain the Covid 19 virus visit the school! are also available. With the gradual easing of restrictions we are now “Where every child counts.” opening the churches for private prayer: all public ceremonies and gatherings are suspended. St Stephen’s cont. … Today we take the second step in the course of catecheses will be open from 9 to 11 a.m. each Wednesday. on prayer, initiated last week. want to lack respect for his lord, Christians, instead, turn to for you to join in at home St Gabriel’s Prayer belongs to all: to men of all religions, and probably Him, daring to call Him confidently with the name of will be open from 9 a.m. to 12 Noon - Mon. to Friday also to those that don’t profess any. Prayer is born in the “Father.” In fact, Jesus uses the other word: “Papa.” Entrance: CWB 449 vv.1&2 and from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday. secret of ourselves, in that interior place that spiritual au- Christianity has banished from the bond with God every Psalm Response: CWB 308 (old ed.) thors often call “heart” (Cf. Catechism of the Catholic “feudal” relationship. In our faith’s patrimony expressions Gospel Acc. CWB 44 10 people maximum at any time; social distancing Church, 2562-2563), Therefore, to pray is not something such as “subjection,” “slavery” of “vassalage” are not pre- Prep. of Gifts: and hygiene applies. peripheral in us; it’s not something secondary and marginal sent, but rather words such as “covenant,” “friendship,” Communion: CWB 469 vv. 1,2 & 5 To provide an opportunity for as many people as possible to in us, but it is the most intimate mystery in us.